MESA - The net had a hole on the right side and Desert Vista
sophomore Tassie Saunders found it.

Literally.

Desert Vista beat Mesa Mountain View 2-1 on Monday in the first
game of the Dobson Mustang Classic when Saunders scored on the
right side of the goal. The ball went under the net and hit the
back fence so observers weren't sure if it was good or not.

But then the Thunder (5-2-2) players started celebrating to give
it away.

The goal by Saunders came shortly after the Toros tied it at 1
when Desert Vista goalie Nicole Kagasoff was beaten on a free
kick.

After that Desert Vista had several opportunities as it appeared
to step up the pace before Saunders got the game winner.

"We became interested," Thunder coach Paul Manoogian said with a
hint of sarcasm.

The Thunder took the first half lead on a goal from sophomore
Kelly Watson.

The tournament runs through Thursday with Desert Vista
continuing action on Tuesday against Dobson at Red Mountain Park at
9 a.m.